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Cathal O'Byrne and the northern revival in Ireland, 1890-1960

In this fascinating book, Richard Kirkland explores the history of Northern Ireland through the biography of oneof its most unusual and talented performers - the legendary musician, IRA activist, poet, and Catholic mystic, Cathal O'Byrne.Read more...

Preface and acknowledgementsPrologueCathal O' Byrne and cultural origins of the Northern RevivalThe political and cultural origins of the Northern RevivalThe genes of the Northern RevivalF.J Bigger and Ardrigh coterie1916, partition and the end of the Northern RevivalRoger CasementExile, return and the life of a shanachieAfterword. The legacy of the Northern RevivalBibliographyIndex

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Richard Kirkland.

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Cathal O'Byrne is a shamefully neglected figure whose prolific contribution to Irish culture merits far greater recognition. Nevertheless, this beautifully illustrated and diligently researched book does a valuable job in bringing to light a vitally important period in Irish history that has for too long struggled in darkness. -- Catherine Morris * Irish Times * Nevertheless, this beautifully illustrated and diligently researched book does a valuable job in bringing to light a vitally important period in Irish history that has for too long struggled in darkness. -- Catherine Morris * Irish Times *Read more...